Top 5 Best Phones for Taking Selfies

Totally obsessed with taking selfies? Whether you’re an Instagram power user or you just do a lot of videoconferencing for work, there are plenty of good reasons for buying a new phone with selfies in mind. You can even pair one of these phones with a selfie stick to take even better self-portraits. These are the best smartphones for the selfie-obsessed.

1. HTC One

(HTC)

The original HTC One smartphone scored top marks on a New York Times list of best cameras for taking selfies, thanks to its rich colors and solid performance in low-light conditions. The new-for-2014 HTC One has an improved camera, so the new HTC One is also a solid bet for selfie fans. Whether you choose the original HTC One or the new HTC One M8, you can feel good about the photos you take.

Cons:
• So-so battery life
• Camera may be good for selfies, but less good for other types of photos
• Button configuration disliked by some
• HTC Zoe takes up too much space
• Not everyone likes Sense, HTC’s skin for Android

2. Samsung Galaxy S5

(Samsung)

The S5 is Samsung’s flagship smartphone, and it’s packed to the gills with cool features. The S5 has an auto-focus that focuses in just .03 seconds. The camera also has advanced HDR, allowing you to take photos with richer colors. The rear camera is 16MP, while the front camera is 2MP. In short, this camera is designed with photography in mind.

Cons:
• Expensive
• UI is not intuitive
• Not a massive step-up from the previous model
• Selective focus camera mode is cumbersome to operate
• Some people think the case looks like a band-aid, particular the amber-colored model

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3. LG G Flex

(LG)

It’s hard to find a smartphone with a good front-facing camera, but the G Flex has a really nice one that clocks in at 2.1 MP. The curved design of the phone is a bit divisive, but it does feel very ergonomic, making it more comfortable to hold when you go on a selfie binge in the bathroom.

4. Sony Xperia Z2

(Sony)

The Xperia Z2’s BIONZ™ mobile image-processing engine makes the camera work well in low light conditions, eliminates blur, and makes taking selfies just plain simple. Plus, it’s waterproof, making this a smart buy for anyone who likes taking selfies on the beach.

5. iPhone 5s

(Apple)

The iPhone may not have the highest megapixel count (a mere 1.2MP on the front camera), but that doesn’t mean the camera on 5s is wimpy. In fact, the iPhone 5s is great for taking self-portraits, thanks to a variety of intuitive camera apps. Pocket Lint suggests taking selfies with iOS apps like Picr, Frontback or Samba.